Urban-rural issues

Question 1

urban pull factors

Answer 1

1. better jobs
2. better education
   3.higher standard of living

Question 2

rural push factors

Answer 2

1. job commute is too long
2. rural property prices increase due to “urban dwellers” moving into rural areas

Question 3

consequences of rapid population growth in LIC CITY(advantages)

Answer 3

1. increase in wealth = better education
2. increase in wealth = reduce morality rate

Question 4

consequences of rapid population growth in LIC CITY(disadvantages)

Answer 4

1. could result in lack of afforable accomidation causing recent migrants to rely on self built housing = inadiquate waste disposal

Question 5

rail safety improvements

Answer 5

1. prevent people from traveling on roofs
2. increasing platform lengths
3. improved ventilation

Question 6

improve passenger comfort

Answer 6

1. flexi - hours
2. improve toilets + ventilation

Question 7

mega cities definition

Answer 7

city that has a population of over 10 million people.
it has regional influence. large airports to keep well connected

Question 8

Geographical importance of mumbai

Answer 8

1. on a major shipping route through the mediterranian sea
2. major airport
3. Bollywood